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Transportation board challenged on the reduction to its environmental budget
February 28, 2025
A draft of the RTA Next regional transportation plan is under fire after a change to its budget resulted in a 50% reduction in funding for environmental elements, from $50 million to $25 million. After several months of pressure, the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection hopes to see that reduction reversed.
Studying roadkill to protect wildlife
February 26, 2025
Although collecting information on roadkill is not for the faint of heart, the data it provides is valuable. Researching roadkill helps inform our strategies to decrease wildlife collisions and to […]
Join us in celebrating our volunteers!
February 13, 2025
2024 Volunteer Awardees Whether our volunteers are checking wildlife cameras, managing our wildlife photo database, sharing their artwork and photographs with us, or joining us on restoration projects and roadkill […]
CSDP’s wildlife camera data featured in new national report!
February 7, 2025
The SNAPSHOT USA project is a collaborative wildlife camera data collection effort to monitor biodiversity and wildlife populations across the United States. It is the only coordinated and standardized wildlife […]
The latest I-11 lawsuit update
January 23, 2025
Lawsuit forces transportation agencies to pause planning and reevaluate approval of I-11 The Federal Highway Administration and Arizona Department of Transportation have agreed to halt planning activities and reevaluate their […]
Desert Fence Busters: 2024 Annual Report
January 17, 2025
About the Desert Fence Busters The Desert Fence Busters is a collaborative conservation project in Tucson’s west valley to improve and enhance wildlife movement between natural areas by removing miles […]
2024 was a BIG year in volunteering
January 15, 2025
This past year was a WHIRLWIND of events, changes, and great memories and we look forward to making many more with our volunteers and supporters. In 2024, over 106 volunteers contributed more than 1,600 […]
Environmental Day 2025: Join us at the Arizona Capitol
December 27, 2024
Time to act: Extreme heat and climate justice Hear great speakers, learn from other activists, and meet with your legislators to advocate for protecting our environment and our democracy. This […]
Do you have 5 minutes to support wildlife linkages?
November 20, 2024
Updated on November 20th, 2024 The RTA’s current budget for wildlife crossings just won’t cut it! The Regional Transportation Authority, or RTA, is drafting its next 20-year regional transportation plan […]
Kathleen and Kate’s first month
November 11, 2024
* …or 0.00185% of the Sonoran Desert’s time, based on its modern approximate age of 4,500 years. This past year has been rich with reflection with the Coalition’s silver anniversary […]
We remain focused
November 6, 2024
Key policy issues for the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection are now under threat. The Coalition is prepared for any political outcome, though, and our dedication to the Sonoran Desert only strengthens in light of challenges.
Our Fall 2024 Newsletter is here!
October 28, 2024
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It’s Official: Carolyn’s Retirement and Transition to the Board
September 30, 2024
As I write this, it is my last day of employment with the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection, as I start my retirement tomorrow and transition to the Board of […]
Habitat Restoration Days are BACK!
September 25, 2024
We aren’t finished with our work at the Oracle Road wildlife crossings just yet! We are grateful to be one of the nine organizations chosen in 2024 to receive a […]
It’s Carolyn Campbell Appreciation Day!
September 21, 2024
September 21st, 2024 The Pima County Board of Supervisors recently proclaimed September 21st “Carolyn Campbell Appreciation Day” to recognize her incredible efforts and dedication to protecting the Sonoran Desert and […]
Habitat Restoration Days 2023-2024 Summary – Caring for the Wildlife Crossings.
August 21, 2024
Watch all our progress videos for Habitat Restoration Day on our YouTube Channel! In August 2023, with funding from the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area, we launched a project […]
Roadkill Survey with Coalition Partners Collects Valuable Data on Sandario Road
August 20, 2024
On Saturday, August 10th, Coalition staff joined forces with Saguaro National Park, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Pima County and volunteers to complete a 10-mile roadkill survey on Sandario Road. […]
Remembering and Celebrating Elizabeth Deupree
August 15, 2024
By Kathleen Kennedy, Co-Executive Director This past spring, the Coalition lost a longtime supporter and volunteer, Elizabeth Deupree, when she passed away in March 2024. We want to acknowledge and […]